In recent months, the question of whether the U.S. Army can assume direct responsibility for designing and manufacturing small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) has moved from concept to practical experimentation. Through new initiatives and depot-level efforts, the service is testing the boundaries of its own industrial capabilities. But significant technical, organizational, and strategic challenges remain. […]
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The Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) takes a different approach to unmanned aircraft systems than the version passed by the House earlier this month. While the House bill builds on previous restrictions related to drones from foreign entities, the Senate bill emphasizes strengthening the U.S. small drone manufacturing […]
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Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon’s Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while […]
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The House and Senate Armed Services Committees have unveiled a $150 billion defense reconciliation proposal that marks a significant investment in drone technology and uncrewed systems across all domains. The bill represents a major commitment to strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base, with a particular focus on capabilities relevant to the Indo-Pacific region. Major Investments […]
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US Drone Manufacturer PDW on the Drone Radio Show: democratizing air support! Dylan Hamm, Chief Technology Office at PDW, shares insights into PDW’s mission, the ways small drones are changing the battlefield, and the innovative tactics and technologies being developed to counter drone threats. Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Revolutionizing Warfare: How Small UAS […]
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